Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas.

Best known on TV in the recurring role of Lisa Kudrow's dimbulb brother on "Friends."

Perennially boyish American character actor known for his dark, somber demeanor, stark versatility and bizarre, off-the-wall performances in cutting edge contemporary films.

Was born at 8:15pm.

When he was a child, his family had a pet dachshund named Low-Rider.

He is 15 minutes older than twin sister Marissa.

Made the cover of "Vanity Fair" after receiving critical kudos for "Saving Private Ryan."

Daughter Lucia (born December 1997) is named after the doomed heroine in the Donizetti opera.

Won the ShoWest Newcomer of the Year Award in 1999.

Is, to the day, 1 year older than Milla Jovovich and 2 years younger than Laurie Holden.

Clashed with filmmakers on the Basic set because of the inclusion of a female Special Forces operative. Women are not eligible for combat in the US military. He felt it compromised the integrity of the story.

Once competed on family game show "I'm Telling" with sister Marissa Ribisi.

Daughter Lucia born. [December 1997]

Family: Son of Gay Ribisi ; brother of Gina Ribisi twin brother (15 minutes older) of Marissa Ribisi; brother-in-law of Beck.